Wish vs. Hope 1

Gap-fill exercise

Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.

1. I wish I (finish) my term paper last week.

2. I hope I (finish) my homework before 6 p.m.

3. John hasn't received his test scores yet, but he hopes he (do) well on the TOEFL.

4. Hannah got a C on her last chemistry exam. She wishes she (do) better.

For 5-10, use would or could plus the correct form of the verb.

5. I wish someone (close) the window.

6. Jack wishes he (speak) Spanish.

7. I wish I (go) with you to New York, but I have to work.

8. Andrea wishes her daughter (clean) up her room instead of always going out with her friends.

9. Hiro wishes his roommate (stay) in the U.S. for another year.

10. John wished he (go) to Linda's party last weekend.